Hamilton

From magnificent parks and gardens to a thriving cultural precinct, the city offers a vibrant combination of fine dining and nightlife options as well as an eclectic mix of leisure, lifestyle and activity choices.
Fast factsNZ's largest inland cityNZ's longest river, the Waikato, flows for 16 kilometres through the cityKirikiriroa, the city's Maori name means "long stretch of gravel"Population of 156,800 people (estimate at June 2015)Has a youthful population - around half of residents are less than 30 years oldNZ European make up three quarters of the population and Maori 19 per centThe city is home to more than 80 ethnic groupsMild climate and moderate year round rainfall keep the city and surrounding area very greenAverage temperatures - 18C in January (summer) and 9C in July (winter)The city has more than 1,000 hectares of open spaceThree international sports venues – the multi-purpose FMG Stadium Waikato, the boutique international cricket ground Seddon Park, and indoor sport venue Claudelands